We are seeking an Experienced Beekeeper with an HC Truck licence for work in Gundagai. SERIOUS AND EXPERIENCED APPLICANTS ONLY. Must be living in Australia (prepared to live in the Gundagai area). 48 hours per week. Above award. Experience will be valued. Immediate start. Must have commercial beekeeping experience. Must be able to load and unload beehives.
About Us
Gundagai bee farms is a locally owned and organized family business that has been in bees for almost 80 years. We also pride ourselves on looking after each other and being as flexible as possible. We are always expanding and looking for the next employee to take the role and strive for excellence in themselves and our business.
The duties and responsibilities of the position will be as follows:
Harvesting and extracting Honey
Brood Nest management operations
Inspecting bee sites for good breeding conditions and honey production
Effectively identifying and controlling honeybee diseases and the management of disease
Loading and unloading beehives during migratory time
Driving the bees to the new location
Checking and requeening beehives regularly
Monitoring and maintaining the health and condition of the bees.
Be competent in all facets of hive management and hive splitting.
Building beehives.
You will need the following to be successful for this role:
Must be living in Australia (the position is in Gundagai area)
Must have commercial beekeeping experience. Must be able to load and unload beehives.
Prepared for an immediate start.
Good communication skills
Drivers licence
HC Truck Licence
Forklift Licence would be an advantage
Fit and healthy
About Us
Gundagai bee farms is a locally owned and organized family business that has been in bees for almost 80 years. We also pride ourselves on looking after each other and being as flexible as possible. We are always expanding and looking for the next employee to take the role and strive for excellence in themselves and our business.
The duties and responsibilities of the position will be as follows:
Harvesting and extracting Honey
Brood Nest management operations
Inspecting bee sites for good breeding conditions and honey production
Effectively identifying and controlling honeybee diseases and the management of disease
Loading and unloading beehives during migratory time
Driving the bees to the new location
Checking and requeening beehives regularly
Monitoring and maintaining the health and condition of the bees.
Be competent in all facets of hive management and hive splitting.
Building beehives.
You will need the following to be successful for this role:
Must be living in Australia (the position is in Gundagai area)
Must have commercial beekeeping experience. Must be able to load and unload beehives.
Prepared for an immediate start.
Good communication skills
Drivers licence
HC Truck Licence
Forklift Licence would be an advantage
Fit and healthy
